Workplace Safety
Workplace Safety
BUS642: Business Research & Method Tools
Instructor: Janice Johnson
April 16, 2012 In order for a workplace to be a productive and welcoming environment, safety must be a priority. The overall plan and execution of safety measures ensure that the staff or workers will be well-prepared and have peace of mind on a daily basis. The best way to handle any bad situation is to properly evaluate the steps and think about scenarios ahead of time. In order to improve safety in a work environment, the company must analyze the location, availability, and knowledge of the workers in regard to safety equipment, evacuation plans, and emergency medical situations. (Johnson) Holding regular meetings and training sessions that require employees to locate and familiarize them with emergency safety equipment can help with decreasing work related injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration website explains that new employees should go through an orientation process that includes education about safety measures and procedures. Meetings should also be held regularly to discuss possible advancements and improvement that would benefit the entire safety program.
Keeping the workplace injury-free can be a challenge, especially if you work in a sector where high-risk activities are commonplace. Safety should be priority at the management level to become a priority for employees. Managers should identify what type of injuries happen more frequently and then find a way to deal with them. This might require a series of steps, such as posting warning signs, training employees, and making building or room modifications. Involving workers in prevention measures improves the chances of them staying healthy and safe. Safety training meetings should general safety programs, such as fire drills and first aid, but they should also address specific issues such as tripping hazards, use of special tools and any other topics that are directly connected to the
BUS642: Business Research & Method Tools
Instructor: Janice Johnson
April 16, 2012 In order for a workplace to be a productive and welcoming environment, safety must be a priority. The overall plan and execution of safety measures ensure that the staff or workers will be well-prepared and have peace of mind on a daily basis. The best way to handle any bad situation is to properly evaluate the steps and think about scenarios ahead of time. In order to improve safety in a work environment, the company must analyze the location, availability, and knowledge of the workers in regard to safety equipment, evacuation plans, and emergency medical situations. (Johnson) Holding regular meetings and training sessions that require employees to locate and familiarize them with emergency safety equipment can help with decreasing work related injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration website explains that new employees should go through an orientation process that includes education about safety measures and procedures. Meetings should also be held regularly to discuss possible advancements and improvement that would benefit the entire safety program.
Keeping the workplace injury-free can be a challenge, especially if you work in a sector where high-risk activities are commonplace. Safety should be priority at the management level to become a priority for employees. Managers should identify what type of injuries happen more frequently and then find a way to deal with them. This might require a series of steps, such as posting warning signs, training employees, and making building or room modifications. Involving workers in prevention measures improves the chances of them staying healthy and safe. Safety training meetings should general safety programs, such as fire drills and first aid, but they should also address specific issues such as tripping hazards, use of special tools and any other topics that are directly connected to the
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